"Cynical Individuals": Amit Shah On Critics Of India's Economic Performance

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing the UP International Trade Show 2026, hit back at critics questioning India's economic performance, citing recent upgrades by global rating agencies and sustained GDP growth despite global turbulence."There are some cynical individuals who attempt to discredit India's GDP figures... Moody's has raised India's growth forecast from 6% to 7%. Japan's leading rating agency, JCR, has upgraded India's sovereign rating from BBB+ to A-, and in the last quarter, India maintained its strong momentum by achieving a growth rate of 7.8%," Shah said.He added that India had not only sustained but accelerated its growth trajectory despite global challenges, reaffirming the government's long-term target of making India the world's leading economy by its 100th year of independence."Despite global turmoil, unrest, and numerous hurdles, India has not only sustained its growth rate but accelerated it.